Where our Vibration Monitoring products are used...
Offshore
& Petrochemical
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We now offer AC versions of the HS-100
Series of vibration sensors which are intrinsically safe being
ATEX and IEC Ex cerified for use in both Group I (Mining) &
Group II (Petrochemical) applications. These vibration sensors
will operate in environments of inflammable gases, fumes, chemicals,
powders, dust, etc.
The sensors can be used to monitor vibration levels on pumps,
motors, fans and all other types of rotating machinery.
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Building
Services
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Vibration sensors are used to monitor the vibration
levels of all types of rotating machinery including fans, pumps,
motors, etc. in public buildings such as airports, hospitals,
stations, sports stadiums,etc.
AHU (Air Handling Units) control the air flow in buildings and
because access to the motor and fan cannot be gained, accelerometers
perform the task. AC or 4-20mA types can be used depending on
whether it is required to monitor continuously into a PLC/BMS
system or offline into a data collector via a switchbox.
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Process
Industries
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Most process plant is littered with rotating
machinery such as fans, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, motors,
centrifuges, mixers,etc. If
any one of these devices starts to deteriorate in its performance
it can affect product quality and cause loss of production, or
perhaps total close down of the production line. Monitoring of
all these critical components can warn engineers of any imminent
problems.
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Utilities
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Vibration sensors are used to monitor the vibration
levels of all types of rotating machinery including fans, pumps,
motors, etc. in power generation stations, gas processing plant
and water treatment facilities.
The information gathered by Maintenance Engineers allows them
to plan efficiently for repair or replacement of suspect components.
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Paper,
Pulp & Conversion
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Paper manufacture is usually a 24 hour, 7 day
process where a failure in any of the roller bearings means large
losses in production.
Due to this, most modern paper mills emply hundreds of sensors
to monitor the total plant. Many of these sensors are industrial
accelerometers monitoring the vibration levels on the roller
bearings. Increasing levels can be detected early giving Engineers
time to plan where repair or replacement can be carried out.
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Turbine
Power Generation
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The use of wind turbines to generate electricity
has increased considerably over recent years, many of them being
placed in remote areas in particular, out at sea. Because of
high penalties for non-production, the rotating parts of these
generators need to be continuosly monitored to warn of bearing
and component wear so that remedial action can be taken to avoid
failures.
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Marine
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On board ship or submarine, engine bearings,
pumps, fans, alternators and other rotating components need continuous
monitoring to highlight increasing vibration levels.
Hansford Sensor's submersible vibration sensors have been designed
to operate whilst partially or completely submerged to a depth
of up to 100 metres.
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Coal and Quarry Industries
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The coal mining and quarry industries use many
machines for various activities, including crushers and conveyors.
Another industry where monitoring of rotating parts is critical
to avoid plant stoppage.
We also
offer AC versions of the HS-100 Series which are intrinsically
safe being ATEX and IEC Ex cerified for use in both Group I (Mining)
& Group II (Petrochemical) applications.
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Metals Industry
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Vibration monitoring is used extensively in the
manufacture and conversion of metals, mainly in steel and aluminium.
The important plant that is monitored includes strip roll bearings,
pumps, fans and cooling towers where sensors are used which will
operate in a IP68 environment.
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Water & Waste Treatment
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Water and waste treatment uses many types of
industrial accelerometers to monitor the vibration level trends
on motors, pumps and conveyors.
The sensors usually have IP68 rating for submersible use and
are sometimes situated in remote conditions at pumping wells
and bore holes. Desalination plants are also users of vibration
monitoring sensors.
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Aerospace
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Machines that help create the latest commercial
and military aircraft by the precision machining of parts and
components have to be monitored for vibration levels.
This is normally a remote monitoring situation using sensor models
with a low profile that can fit where space is limited.
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Civil & Structural Engineering
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Civil and structural engineers typically use
numberous accelerometers for the monitoring of movement of buildings,
bridges and other structures. This type of measurement requires
a low frequency device, which Hansford Sensors will be developing
in the near future with their new HS-700 Series.
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Pharmaceutical
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Use of vibration sensors in the pharmaceutical
industry is typically in Clean Room Manufacturing Cells for drugs.
AHU (Air Handling Units) control the air flow for the drug manufacturing
cells and because access to the motor and fan cannot be gained,
accelerometers perform the task. AC or 4-20mA types can be used
depending on whether it is required to monitor continuously into
a PLC/BMS system or offline into a data collector via a switchbox.
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Automotive & Transportation
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Vibration sensors are used in this industry to
monitor the vibration levels on machinery producing automotive
components, such as engine blocks. The bearings in the shafts
and spindle of the machine emit a vibration pattern and when
this changes due to deterioration of the machine tools, remedial
action can be taken to avoid poor finishing or possible machine
damage.
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Food & Drink
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On production lines for drinks and foodstuffs,
monitoring of vibration usually takes place on pumps, fans and
conveyors.
Again, another industry where production plant failures or inefficencies
can mean large losses due faulty or lost products.
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To discuss
you particular application, call our experienced engineers who
will be able to recommend the right vibration sensor and system
to solve your problem.
Tel: +44(0)845 680 1957 Fax: +44(0)845 680 1958
Email: sales@hansfordsensors.com Web: www.hansfordsensors.com |
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